Ruben Wills wants special prosecutor to hear his corruption case

Detectives from the New York State attorney's office escort City Council member Ruben Wills of Queens in handcuffs to be arraigned in Queens Criminal Court after being arrested on charges of misusing public funds on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Photo Credit: Charles Eckert

Queens City Councilman Ruben Wills, who is facing corruption charges, Wednesday requested the case be handed over to a special prosecutor, saying state Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman retaliated against him for refusing to secretly record conversations with elected officials.

"This is nothing more than a witch hunt," said Wills' lawyer, Steve Zissou of Queens.